Darwin to Kuta, Badung (DRW–DPS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KL3545cs
KL KLM
32Q
12:30 PM
ACST
1:40 PM
WITA
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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JQ83+1
JQ Jetstar
32Q
2:47 PM
ACST
4:00 PM
WITA
2h 43m
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M T W T F S S
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QF5474cs
QF Qant
32Q
7:00 AM
WITA TI
11:15 AM
ACST
2h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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JQ82+2
JQ Jetstar
32Q
7:05 AM
WITA TI
11:15 AM
ACST
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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KL3550cs
KL KLM
32Q
7:05 AM
WITA TI
11:15 AM
ACST
2h 40m
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Darwin to Kuta, Badung
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,097 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1.5h behind 12 1-stop hubs

DRW–DPS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar, Indonesia AirAsia and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,097 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DRW–DPS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: KL 4 32Q 2h43 – – KL
QZ Indonesia AirAsia 3 – – – – –
VA Virgin Australia 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – JQ, KL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ + QZ + VA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DRW to DPS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DRW to DPS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
231
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1.5h
Kuta, Badung is 1.5 hours behind Darwin.
DRW: ACST · DPS: WITA

When it's 6:00 PM in Darwin, it's 4.5:00 PM in Kuta, Badung.
Distance & Flight Time
1,097 mi / 1,765 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 43m.
Facts

DRW–DPS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Darwin to Kuta, Badung route.
Route details
Distance1,097 mi / 1,765 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 43m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 12 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: DRW
Full nameDarwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: DPS
Full nameDenpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport
IATA / ICAODPS / WADD
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRW to DPS flights.
Nonstop flights from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 43m. The route covers 1,097 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar, Indonesia AirAsia and Virgin Australia. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from DRW to DPS. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, CNS, ADL, SYD, SIN, MEL, OOL, BNE, PER, HNL, CAN and DIL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kuta, Badung is 1.5 hours behind Darwin.
Yes, return flights from DPS to DRW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes on the 1,800 km sector. This is the shortest flight from any Australian city to Bali. The route crosses the Timor Sea directly south to north.
Jetstar operates the primary service on this route. Indonesia AirAsia has also served DRW-DPS at various points. Frequency varies seasonally but Jetstar typically runs 3 to 5 flights per week. Aircraft are usually A320 family jets.
Yes. Darwin is by far the closest Australian gateway to Bali at 1,800 km. Perth is next at about 2,600 km. The short flight time makes Darwin a natural departure point for Top End residents heading to Bali, though Perth and the east coast cities have more frequencies overall.
Australian passport holders can purchase a visa on arrival for USD 35, valid for 30 days and extendable once for another 30 days. E-visa options are also available online before travel. Immigration queues at DPS can be long during peak hours when multiple international flights land. Budget 30 to 60 minutes for immigration and customs clearance.
The airport sits on the narrow isthmus between Kuta and Jimbaran. Taxis use a prepaid voucher system from the official counter in arrivals. The ride to Seminyak takes about 30 minutes, Ubud about 1 hour 30 minutes, and Nusa Dua about 20 minutes. Grab rideshare is available but drivers must pick up from a designated area outside the airport grounds.

Darwin to Bali: Australia's Shortest Route to Indonesia

Darwin to Bali covers 1,800 km in about 2 hours 30 minutes, making it the shortest flight between any Australian city and Indonesia. Jetstar is the main carrier, operating 3 to 5 weekly flights with A320 family aircraft. The route crosses the Timor Sea and is a popular weekend getaway option for residents of Australia's Top End.

Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport handles all international arrivals on the southern tip of the island. It is positioned between the busy tourist zones of Kuta and Jimbaran, with most accommodation areas within 20 to 90 minutes by road. Darwin International Airport is a small, easy-to-navigate terminal. The time zone difference is only 1 hour 30 minutes (Bali is behind Darwin during ACST). This makes the route feel even shorter, with minimal jet lag on the return trip.